Economic Development

The Orange County Chamber of Commerce leads the way creating and supporting an environment in which business will succeed and the quality of life is enhanced. With more than 2,000 members, the Chamber is the largest business and professional organization in the Mid-Hudson region and one of the 10 largest in New York State.

The Council of Industry has been the association for manufacturers of the Hudson Valley since 1910. A privately funded not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to promote the success of their member firms and their employees, and through them contribute to the success of the Hudson Valley Community.

DCEDC is the central point of contact for business development needs and activities in Dutchess County. It’s a business-led, nationally recognized economic development corporation, whose mission is to attract, retain, and expand for-profit and not-for-profit businesses for the benefit of Dutchess County.

Established in 1907, with 312 charter members, the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, which until recently was known as the Poughkeepsie Area Chamber of Commerce, was created to grow the local economy.

Pattern for Progress is a non-profit, public policy research and planning institute. Pattern was founded in 1965 by leaders from the public and private sectors, and now serves a nine-county region: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.

As the leader in the Rockland County business community, the Rockland Business Association (RBA) has developed advocacy positions that advance the business agenda. Working closely with local, state and Federal legislators enables the RBA to leverage the strength of our membership, so that we can address issues critical to the business community.

The Orange County Partnership is your one-stop resource for development opportunities in Orange County. Located just 60 miles north of New York City, Orange County is known as the “Crossroads of the Northeast.”

Construction Services

OGS provides a broad range of support services that facilitate the operations of State government and that assist local governments, public authorities, public and private agencies. We provide numerous services to clients throughout the Empire State, including property management, design and construction, information technology, procurement, and various support services.

The Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, (BCTD) provides essential coordination and support to the work of its affiliated national and international unions in order that, through inter-trade solidarity, organized construction workers achieve a powerful voice in government, in bargaining, and in their communities.

OSHA offers cooperative programs under which businesses, labor groups, and other organizations can work cooperatively with the Agency to help prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace.

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York provides financing and construction services to public and private universities, not-for-profit healthcare facilities and other institutions which serve the public good.

The Carpenter Contractor Trust (CCT) is a labor-management trust established in 2001 by union carpenters and contractors. Our mission is to promote the message of this valuable labor-management partnership, which provides public and private owners in the construction industry with construction projects built to the highest industry standards. By adhering to its core competencies of offering a superior range of skillset, pricing flexibility, financial participation and exceptional productivity, it serves as a valuable and reliable partner for those engaged in the construction industry.

Orange County Community College – Newburgh Campus

This $85 million project consisting of a new academic building and campus upgrade is being constructed using a Project Labor Agreement.

Newburgh Enlarged City School District

A PLA was used to complete the $50 million project, including repair, renovation and additions to 14 school buildings. The jobs included about four acres of roof renovations and asbestos remediation. The project was completed on time and within budget.

Stewart International Airport

There is an endless list of projects at Stewart completed by the Hudson Valley Building and Construction Trades Council and its signatory contractors. Highlighted projects include: the air traffic control tower, terminal expansion and renovations, airline fits ups and expansions and upgrades to the runway and its lighting.

IBM Annex 323

This 74,000 square foot PLA expansion to an existing chip fabrication factory required workers with advanced technical skills such as welding for the building’s nitrogen purge system. More than 600 miles of network cable were installed.

“We chose to use a PLA on Phases One and Two (of the IBM Annex) because (we knew) there will be no labor or jurisdictional disputes on the project, no stoppages or slow-downs. The bottom line is that PLAs reduce risk factors for contractors and owners.”Jonathon Holder, Manager of Major Site Construction

St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital

More than 200 union craftsman worked on this $16.8 million PLA. The 550 parking space facility replaces an older 183 open parking lot and provides direct skyway connection to the hospital. Excellent coordination with the general contractor got the project completed ahead of schedule and within budget.

“Local union labor does all our construction. On this project they built new emergency rooms, medical office building and garage. It’s a true community partnership.”Allan E. Atzrott, President

Marlboro Schools

The Marlboro Central School District conducted a three year, $33 million dollar PLA upgrade to three schools. Phase One finished ahead of schedule and below budget. Phases Two and Three were on time and within budget.

“The unions were very responsive to our needs. They worked extended hours to ensure that we were ready for the students on the first day.“Neysa Sensenig, Business Administrator

All Dutchess County, City of Hudson, Greenport, Claverack, Hillsdale, Livingston, Germantown, Clermont, Taghkanic, Copake, Gallatin and Ancram in Columbia County. All of Sullivan and Ulster Counties. All of Greene County except Greenville, Coxsackie, and New Baltimore. In Delaware County the townships of Middletown and Roxbury. All of Orange and Rockland.